Beauty Sleep

Sophie is getting more fun every day. She's finally responsive to us and is smiling more and more! Morning is my favorite time with her. I love how happy and giggly she is right after she wakes up. It's just so sweet!

Lots of people ask how she's sleeping, so I thought I'd answer it on the blog, too. She does great at night. Once she goes down anywhere between 8pm and 11pm, she'll sleep really well between feedings, and usually only wakes up once during the night. Some nights she'll go 5 or 6 hours between feedings, but usually it's 3 or 4 hours. Overall, she's letting me get rest and I don't really feel overly tired most days. That said, I am looking forward to her sleeping through the night for the first time.

We started using our cloth diapers last week. It was recommended to start using them when she reached 8lbs, and she was 9 lbs 5 ounces at her 4 week appointment on Oct. 6th, so we figured it was time. It's going great so far! They're still a little big, but she's doing well with them and doesn't seem to mind. These aren't just any cloth diaper. Forget the whole "pre-folds" that you have to pin together and put a cover over. Oh no. These are some serious diapers. They work just like disposables, but you don't dispose of them. You just take out the insert and wash them. I highly recommend them if you're considering using cloth. Go here to find out more!

I took this picture today:

She's snoozing in her diaper with the magic pacifier. I think I've created a monster with that thing. We try not to use it too often, but we've been relying on it more and more these days. It just works so well when she's tired and can't stop crying in order to fall asleep. Oh well. We'll probably pay the price later, but for now it sure is helpful.

With that aside...isn't she stinking cute?! Check out the rolls on that tummy of hers! She's gaining weight like a champ!

(P.S. Yes...we usually do put clothes on her. Today just seemed like a good day to go topless!)